Revised law allows Japan police to crack down on rule-breaking cyclists

TOKYO, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Japan's parliament on Friday passed a bill that will permit police to fine cyclists for minor traffic violations, as authorities respond to an increase in bike accidents.

The revised Road Traffic Act covers 113 relatively minor violations including disregarding traffic lights and stop signs and riding on the wrong side of the road. Cyclists who are 16 or older will be subject to blue ti